Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic SATO to work as part of the friendly pharmacy clinical trials team to provide an efficient and safe pharmacy clinical trials service to Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GHNHSFT) and other neighbouring Trusts, as required.
The successful post-holder will perform a wide range of duties. Key duties include being involved in clinical trial dispensing, receipt of clinical trial drug deliveries, ordering of clinical trial stock, undertaking trial stock checks, collating workload and finance statistics, temperature monitoring, and completing accountability for patient returns.
Past experience in pharmacy is helpful but not essential to the role as full training will be provided, based on your existing qualifications and future role requirements. Candidates would ideally already hold the NVQ 2 in pharmacy services or equivalent or be willing to work towards this.
We are able to offer full-time or part-time working pattern which can be discussed at interview.
Additional working pattern details: Hours to be split depending on candidates.
Main duties of the job
In your clinical trials role, you will work as part of the clinical trials team setting-up new studies and contributing to the on-going management of established trials. You will be required to work collaboratively with pharmacy colleagues, research teams and external trial Sponsors to ensure that trials are set up in a timely manner and managed in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
The post will be based within Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and you will be expected to work across our two main sites, Cheltenham General Hospital and Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, with occasional travel to our neighbouring Trusts within the county which we also support.
About us
With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals. Both hospitals are located in the city centres with access to shops and cafes.
The pharmacy department has approximately 240 staff. The 2 sites provide dispensary services to inpatients & outpatients, medicines information, procurement services and full clinical service to wards; the onsite aseptic and manufacturing services are centralised at CGH.
Pharmacy is at the forefront of many exciting projects including an award-winning service provided by pharmacist prescribers in orthopaedic pre-admission clinic.
Within the department are specialist clinical teams; the Specialist Mental Health Pharmacy facilitates delivery of Specialist services for Mental Health & Learning Disabilities. The cancer services team provide a pharmacy service at both sites for oncology & haematology and satellite pharmacy.
We are a friendly, inclusive department who wish to nurture and develop our staff at all grades.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To attend site monitoring visits where required to ensure the trial documentation and associated IMPs are available to the monitor and to help answer any questions and resolve any queries as required.
- To be responsible for ensuring clinical trial supplies are adequate by liaising with our Clinical Trial Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Stores Managers and any other support staff.
Clinical Governance
- To set up Pharmacy Site Files and ensure they are well maintained and inspection-ready.
- To respond to actions arising out of monitoring visits and ensure these actions are completed and reported back to the sponsor where required.
- To ensure each clinical trial close out visit is conducted in accordance with sponsors requirements and current legislation.
- To comply with the risk management strategies of the Department and Trust, by participating in local and Trust error reporting mechanisms.
Other
- The post holder may be part of the weekend, late night and bank holiday working rota, covering the acute pharmacy.
General Working Conditions
- Accountable for own professional actions and activities, guided by legislation, national and local policies, procedures and protocols.
- Responsible for ensuring safe working practices and environment through legislation such as the Health and Safety at Work Act and COSHH regulations, along with local policies and procedures including manual handling
- Use of VDUs for extended periods.
- Standing and walking are required for the majority of the day.
- Possible exposure to occasional verbal aggression from outpatients.
- Frequent interruptions to work pattern to answer telephone, and respond to questions or requests
- Occasional handling of potentially hazardous substances (e.g. cytotoxics) in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and COSHH regulations.
Additional Contact Details
Rachel Durrant
Joint Lead Pharmacist - Clinical Trials
rachel.durrant1@nhs.net
0300 422 2944
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To attend site monitoring visits where required to ensure the trial documentation and associated IMPs are available to the monitor and to help answer any questions and resolve any queries as required.
- To be responsible for ensuring clinical trial supplies are adequate by liaising with our Clinical Trial Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Stores Managers and any other support staff.
Clinical Governance
- To set up Pharmacy Site Files and ensure they are well maintained and inspection-ready.
- To respond to actions arising out of monitoring visits and ensure these actions are completed and reported back to the sponsor where required.
- To ensure each clinical trial close out visit is conducted in accordance with sponsors requirements and current legislation.
- To comply with the risk management strategies of the Department and Trust, by participating in local and Trust error reporting mechanisms.
Other
- The post holder may be part of the weekend, late night and bank holiday working rota, covering the acute pharmacy.
General Working Conditions
- Accountable for own professional actions and activities, guided by legislation, national and local policies, procedures and protocols.
- Responsible for ensuring safe working practices and environment through legislation such as the Health and Safety at Work Act and COSHH regulations, along with local policies and procedures including manual handling
- Use of VDUs for extended periods.
- Standing and walking are required for the majority of the day.
- Possible exposure to occasional verbal aggression from outpatients.
- Frequent interruptions to work pattern to answer telephone, and respond to questions or requests
- Occasional handling of potentially hazardous substances (e.g. cytotoxics) in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and COSHH regulations.
Additional Contact Details
Rachel Durrant
Joint Lead Pharmacist - Clinical Trials
rachel.durrant1@nhs.net
0300 422 2944
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent
Desirable
- NHS hospital pharmacy experience or working within a ward, clinic or nursing home
- GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Be proficient in Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook
- Self-motivated and able to use initiative & prioritise workload as well as work in a team
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of GCP and clinical trials
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in teams
- Experience of working in a busy environment
- Experience of stock control
Desirable
- Previous handling of clinical trial medicines
Personal attributes
Essential
- Professional appearance and behaviour
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent
Desirable
- NHS hospital pharmacy experience or working within a ward, clinic or nursing home
- GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Be proficient in Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook
- Self-motivated and able to use initiative & prioritise workload as well as work in a team
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of GCP and clinical trials
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in teams
- Experience of working in a busy environment
- Experience of stock control
Desirable
- Previous handling of clinical trial medicines
Personal attributes
Essential
- Professional appearance and behaviour
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
